Grounds Assistant

Hireful; Worksop; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Grounds Assistant to maintain sports facilities and assist in staff development. The role requires experience in groundskeeping and mechanical repairs, along with a flexible, team-oriented attitude. Competitive salary and benefits include fee concessions, workplace pension, and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

Fee concessions for children

Workplace pension scheme

Access to gym and sports hall

Discounts across retail outlets

Free lunch and coffee

Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of sports facilities.
• Support staff development and gain qualifications.

Skills

Experience as a Grounds person or similar

Mechanical repairs skills

Team collaboration

Flexible and enthusiastic approach

Prioritisation skills

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Grounds Assistant

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,809.50 per annum

Application Deadline: Friday, 19th December 2025

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools - educating children from age two to eighteen. We're proud of being a broad-ability school with a focus firmly on progress, recognising that every child has their own set of skills and abilities, whether it be academic, sporting, musical or otherwise. We believe that education is about more than the flight towards academic success, but about human flourishing. We want our students to be the very best version of themselves. If they are destined to attend an established University, here is where they will flourish, or if they are an outstanding sportsperson, here is where they will hone their skills. Perhaps they are a talented artist or musician, here is where they’d perfect their craft, but if these talents are yet to be revealed, here’s where they’ll be discovered. We are a remarkable school, in a stunning setting, with exceptional facilities and a talented teaching staff. At our school, what matters is the individual, their aspirations and their future.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Operative who will be undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s great sports facilities. We are looking for a candidate who wishes to progress their career with us and to gain more qualifications. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Previous experience as a Grounds person or similar
• Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery, small repairs
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Must be able to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions.
• Full, clean driving licence

Benefits

• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Discounts across a number of retail and hospitality outlets
• Free lunch provided when on duty with tea and coffee available throughout the working day
• Free onsite parking

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